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Thrive Thursday Edition

Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Mood: Focused, fierce, and not here for the fluff. Let’s grow, glow, and know what's actually going on.

"Grow Up, Glow Up, or Give Up? (Spoiler: We’re Choosing Glow Up)"

Let’s be real. Adulting is a scam no one warned us about. You wake up, chug caffeine like your life depends on it (because it does), dodge 47 notifications, and then somehow have to figure out how to thrive in the middle of all that?

Welcome to Thrive Thursday, where we reject burnout culture, unsubscribe from perfectionism, and remind you that progress isn’t always pretty—but it sure as hell is powerful.

Here’s your 3-step Thursday glow-up guide:

🌿 1. Audit the BS

Look at what’s draining you. Emails? People? Social media? That pile of laundry with its own zip code?
Pick one thing today to cut, delete, cancel, or kindly avoid. You don’t need to fix everything—just clear one thing off your plate.

💡 2. Power Up Your Purpose

Set one tiny goal that aligns with who you actually want to be.
Want to be healthier? Drink one damn glass of water.
Want to be more focused? Put your phone in time-out for 15 minutes.
Want to get out of that rut? Play a song that makes you feel dangerous again.

🧠 3. Choose the Glow-Up Mindset

Here’s the secret: the people who seem together? They’re just really good at starting over every day.
So start over. Choose better. Or at least—choose different.
Because giving up? Not your style.

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Audit what’s sucking the life out of you.
Make one tiny aligned move.
Reset your vibe.
Repeat.

September 11, 2025

🇺🇸 School Shooting in Colorado

A student opened fire at Evergreen High School in Jefferson County, CO. Two classmates were shot; one is still in critical condition. The shooter took his own life. Police responded within minutes. Classes are canceled for the remainder of the week.
➡️ Full Story – AP

🌍 Russia/Poland Drone Violation Escalates NATO Tensions

Poland shot down 19 Russian drones that entered its airspace from Ukraine. This marks the first NATO-country engagement of its kind. Poland invoked NATO’s Article 4 for emergency consultations. Russia claims “navigational errors.”
➡️ Full Story – Reuters

🧨 Utah Tragedy: Charlie Kirk Killed at Campus Event

Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a university appearance. FBI confirms it was a “targeted political act.” Major security discussions now taking place across U.S. campuses.

📈 Inflation Creeps Back Up

U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% in August, pushing the annual inflation rate to 2.9%. Economists expected lower numbers. Core inflation remains sticky. The Federal Reserve is now under pressure not to cut rates too soon.

🇺🇸 9/11 Anniversary: America Remembers

24 years since the Twin Towers fell. Flags at half-mast. The Pentagon hosted a bipartisan ceremony. A somber reminder that unity—though rare—is possible.

"So many names, there is barely room on the walls of the heart."

- Billy Collins*

 

*The final line from the poem, "The Names," US poet laureate Billy Collins' ode to the victims of the 9/11 attacks.

📈 Stock Market QuickSnap

• Dow Jones: +1.3% (led by defense & tech)

• S&P 500: +0.3%

• Nasdaq: +0.25%
  🔹 Investors remain cautiously optimistic. All eyes on the Fed. Defense stocks spike on NATO news.

🔮 Daily Horoscope – September 11, 2025

♈ Aries: You’re on fire—but don’t barbecue your entire to-do list. Pace yourself.
♉ Taurus: Comfort zone = trap today. Shake something up.
♊ Gemini: So much drama, so little energy. Stay curious, not chaotic.
♋ Cancer: Emotions rising? Good. Let them out—just not on your boss.
♌ Leo: You’re magnetic right now—use that charisma for something other than flirting with danger.
♍ Virgo: Obsessing over the details? Choose progress over perfection, babe.
♎ Libra: You're juggling flaming swords. Drop one—on purpose.
♏ Scorpio: Someone’s being shady. Read the room and trust your gut.
♐ Sagittarius: Big vision, bold moves. Make one today. No overthinking.
♑ Capricorn: That mountain you’re climbing? You're halfway up. Keep pushing.
♒ Aquarius: Your weirdness is your weapon. Don’t dull it today.
♓ Pisces: You’re intuitive—but don’t take every vibe personally. Protect your peace.

⚡Final Dose of Reality

Today’s not about fixing your whole life.
It’s about choosing one thing to do better.
And you? You’ve got what it takes.

Reset. Refocus. Recharge.
Let the rest catch up to you.

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